Head of Health & Safety

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Head of Health and Safety

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref:

Location: East London

Start Date: ASAP (Interviews taking place late July)

Salary: 90k- 110k (DOE) + travel allowance, healthcare, pension.

Company & Project:
A Top 100 Main Contractor based in East London are looking for an experienced Head of Health and Safety to join their successful business established for many decades.

Our client works across diverse sectors including Commercial, Residential, and Mixed-Use, delivering projects with a focus on modern, safe construction methods across various build types including New Build, Refurbishment and Maintenance.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of the company's Health & Safety strategy
• Promote a positive safety culture across all projects, site delivery, and office teams
• Lead a team of up to five Health and Safety Managers who are working across the wider group.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, CDM 2015 regulations, and industry best practice
• Provide expert guidance to senior leadership, board-level directors, and operational teams
• Act as a senior leader and role model, championing health & safety.
• Work in collaboration with the wider group on shared initiatives and support the Group Directors.
• Build capability, encourage new thinking, and lead a high performing, forward-looking function.
• Drive a strong, values-led safety culture that prioritises engagement, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Embody the company's successful Health and Safety culture and remain dedicated to a safety-first environment.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external regulatory bodies, including the HSE
  
  

Desirable Experience:

• Proven experience in a senior Health & Safety leadership role within a UK main contractor
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, building safety acts, and major project risk profiles
• A confident communicator with the ability to influence, challenge, and collaborate at all levels
• Extensive experience managing a team of regional safety managers

Qualifications & Skills:
A Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) and a NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent NVQ Level 6).
Valid CSCS card.

Application Process: If you would like more information on this Head of Health and Safety position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through Jess Quinn; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

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